Walter the Honest

Walter the Honest (1230-) was an English nobleman who was one of the principal leaders of the Baron's Alliance, serving as the Governor of Shrewsbury.

Biography
Walter the Honest was born to an English noble family in Shrewsbury, with very poor command skills. However, he was completely loyal to the Baron's Alliance when they rose up in 1269, using his management skills to their advantage. He served as the Governor of Shrewsbury, which became the main base of the rebels after the 1271 fall of the city of Chester, held by Thomas Terrett. He had dialogue with Scottish diplomats, agreeing to a trade agreement as well as map information exchange.